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Why should you cite your work? Well, here is one big reason; if you were to copy somebody’s work word for word, or maybe even just close to what they said without citing your work, you could be charged with plagiarism. Another reason is for your own use to go back and verify the information that you have given. Citing can be useful for teachers to do the same thing, verify information or see if the source was reliable. In essence, it is saving you from getting into trouble with teachers, yourself, or maybe even the law.